What is the average commute time in Essex County, New York?

The average commute time in Essex County, New York is 17.6 minutes. Most people travel to work by Car. About 11.0% of workers work from home.

When do most people in Essex County, New York leave for work?

The most common departure window in Essex County is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM, followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM.

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What's the average commute time in Essex County?

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On average, it takes 17.6 minutes to get to work in Essex County.

The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .

Most people travel to work by Car. About 11.0% work from home.

Metric	Essex County	New York	US Average
Avg. Commute Time	17.6 min	29.0 min	22.5 min
Work From Home	11.0%	13.4%	13.4%
Walked	4.3%	5.7%	2.4%
Public Transit	0.3%	22.5%	3.5%

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